On April 16 Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Associate Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University, and NSERC Atlantic Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, will share insights into fundamental biological processes underlying skeletal complexity, space, and health research. This free event is at the Marine Institute – Hampton Hall and takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information about the event and to register go to http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e94t2zoc8fcb947a&llr=sco4cxdab

Nature NL Talk: Newfoundlanad Mosquitoes and Australian Thrips

Place : The Rooms (9 Bonaventure Ave, St John's, NL)

Time : 19:00

Contact : naturenl@naturenl.ca

Details : Dr. Tom Chapman (Memorial University) will talk about the diversity of mosquitoes at Salmonier Nature Park and their role in transmitting arboviruses. He will also talk about his research on the evolution of cooperation amongst Australian thrips and why it’s the kindest insects that survive.